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Vaalu
''Vaalu'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by debutante Vijay Chandar. The film stars Silambarasan and Hansika Motwani, with Santhanam, VTV Ganesh and Brahmanandam portraying supporting roles. The film was produced by S. S. Chakravarthy under the banner NIC Arts. S. Thaman composed the music while Sakthi and T. S. Suresh handled the cinematography and editing respectively. The film's production began on 6 June 2012 in Chennai and lasted until June 2015. The film was predominantly shot in Chennai, with the portions of the film also shot at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Bangkok. After facing multiple delays, the film was released worldwide on 14 August 2015. The movie is loosely adapted into the 2016 Kannada film ''Santhu Straight Forward''. Plot Sharp aka Vaalu (Silambarasan) is a carefree, jobless youth leading a life without any worry in the world. He falls in love with Priya ( Hansika Motwani) after seeing her in the rain in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Chandar (director)
Vijay Chandar is an Indian film director who is known for directing the Tamil-language film ''Vaalu'' (2015). Career Vijay Chandar made his directorial debut with ''Vaalu'' (2015). The film began production in 2012 and released in 2015 after much delay. The film marked Silambarasan's return after a three-year hiatus and released to positive reviews. A critic stated that "Overall, Vaalu is yet another romantic action entertainer which is watchable just for STR’s energetic screen presence and his comic chemistry with Santhanam". Chandar's next film was '' Sketch'' (2018) starring Vikram. The film received mixed reviews upon release but the film was a commercial success. The film also marked the return of Vikram after one year. A critic wrote that "A predictable action drama that ends up star-worshipping its protagonist a tad too much". His next film was ''Sangathamizhan'' (2019) with Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi (born 16 January 1978), known professionally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansika Motwani
Hansika Motwani (born 9 August 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Hansika began her career as a child actor in Hindi films, and later went on to appear in lead roles in Telugu films, including ''Desamuduru'' (2007), ''Kantri'' (2008) and '' Maska'' (2009). She started her career in Tamil cinema with '' Mappillai'' (2011) and then appeared in several commercially successful Tamil films such as ''Engeyum Kadhal'' (2011), ''Velayudham'' (2011), ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012), ''Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru'' (2013), '' Singam II'' (2013) and ''Aranmanai'' (2014). She has also acted in the Malayalam film ''Villain'' (2017). Early life Hansika Motwani was born to a Sindhi family in Bombay, Maharashtra (present-day Mumbai). Her father, Pradeep Motwani is a businessman and her mother, Mona Motwani is a dermatologist. She attended the Podar International School and the International Curriculum School, Santacruz, both in Mumbai. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vettai Mannan
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, nicknamed as Simbu or his initials S. T. R., is an Indian actor, filmmaker and musician in Tamil cinema. He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father T. Rajendar, before his first lead role in ''Kadhal Azhivathillai'' (2002), under his father's direction and produced by his mother Usha. Early and personal life Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1984 in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest child of T. Rajendar and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother Kuralarasan, and sister Ilakiya. From early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva. Silambarasan was educated at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then studied at the Loyola College, Chennai. Silambarasan starred in many of his father's films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father's ''Kadhal Azhivathillai'', his first main role as a hero. Film career 1995– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silambarasan
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, nicknamed as Simbu or his initials S. T. R., is an Indian actor, filmmaker and musician in Tamil cinema. He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father T. Rajendar, before his first lead role in ''Kadhal Azhivathillai'' (2002), under his father's direction and produced by his mother Usha. Early and personal life Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1984 in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest child of T. Rajendar and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother Kuralarasan, and sister Ilakiya. From early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva. Silambarasan was educated at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then studied at the Loyola College, Chennai. Silambarasan starred in many of his father's films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father's ''Kadhal Azhivathillai'', his first main role as a hero. Film career 1995– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhu Straight Forward
''Santhu Straight Forward'' is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language romantic action comedy film directed by Mahesh Rao and produced by K. Manju. The film features Yash and Radhika Pandit. The music is composed by V. Harikrishna. The film was dubbed in Hindi and Bengali as ''Rambo Straight Forward'' and in Tamil and Malayalam as ''Sooryavamsi''. The makers had clarified that the movie was inspired by the 2015 Tamil movie ''Vaalu''. Producer Manju had bought the remake rights of the Tamil film earlier. Plot Deva is a gangster and real estate dealer, who locks horns with a Dubai-based Don in a real estate issue. Santhosh aka Santhu, a straight forward youngster who is loved by his family. One day, he falls in love with Ananya, who is an B.Arch student. Initially, Santhu befriends Ananya to woo her and after few days, He learns that she is engaged to Deva, due to her dead parents's wish. Though she loves Santhu, she keeps on avoiding him. Deva soon learns of this and a cat-mouse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakthi (cinematographer)
K.A.Sakthivel, is an Indian cinematographer, primarily working in Tamil cinema. Early life and career He was born in Pattukottai, Tamil Nadu. He received his early training from the Ace Cinematographer turned Director Jeeva. Shakthi started his career by assisting in films such as ''12B'', '' Ullam Ketkume'', '' Run'', ''Unnale Unnale'', and '' Anandha Thandavam'' before becoming independent. Renigunta was Shakthi's debut film written and directed by newcomer Paneer Selvam. Starring Johnny, son of producer, S. S. Chakravarthy of Nic Arts and newcomers. The film was a success at box office and its cinematography was well-praised including other technical aspects like stunts and editing. Then he worked on ''Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal'' starring Adharvaa, Amala Paul written, directed & produced by a newcomer Elred Kumar. Though the film was technically sounded good it bombed in the box office due to its poor content. Later, he worked on '' 18 Vayasu'', starring Johnny wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanjana Sarathy
Sanjana Sarathy is an Indian actress and model who mainly works in the Tamil film industry. She is best known for her small role as Jagdeesh's (played by Vijay) sister in the 2012 Tamil film, ''Thuppakki''. She had modeled for several brands such as Cinthol, Amazon firestick, 7up, Pizza Hut, AVT tea, 7UP madras Gig and Ace2Three. Early life and education Sanjana was born to Vijay Sarathy and Rajie Vijay Sarathy on 25 July 1995. She did her schooling a St.Michael's Academy, Chennai. She graduated in B.Sc. in Electronic Media at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai and M.Sc. in Electronic Media at Anna University, Chennai. Finishing her studies, she started working for a news media company at Hong Kong. Career Though Sanjana made her acting debut through ''Vazhakku Enn 18/9'' directed by Balaji Shakthivel, she became popular through ''Thuppakki'', playing the youngest sister of Jagdeesh, played by Vijay. She also appears in musical video, 7up Madras gig's season 2 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misha Ghoshal
Meesha Ghoshal is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films. After making her debut in the Tamil film ''Pokkisham'' (2009), she has appeared in ventures including A. R. Murugadoss's ''7aum Arivu'' and Atlee's '' Raja Rani''. Career Meesha Ghoshal began her acting career, with performances in theatre, She acted in '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010) as a friend to Kajal Aggarwal before being signed up to play a supporting role in the bilingual ''180'' (2011) and then in A. R. Murugadoss's ''7aum Arivu'' (2011), where she played a scientist alongside Suriya and Shruti Haasan. She was next seen in supporting roles in Myshkin's ''Mugamoodi'' and then '' Ishtam''. She has also appeared in '' Raja Rani'' as Madhu, a friend of Nayantara's character and in ''Vanakkam Chennai ''Vanakkam Chennai'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi. Produced by her husband Udhayanidhi Stalin under the banner Red ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aditya (Kannada Actor)
Aditya is an Indian film producer and actor, primarily appearing in Kannada films. He made his acting debut in 2004, starring in ''Love'' and went on to appear in several commercially successful films. He is the son of Kannada director Rajendra Singh Babu. Career Aditya's career began at the age of 21, when he began producing many of the films directed by his father. He joined the acting course at Kishore Namith Kapoor Acting School and there he trained to act in films. Soon after this, he started acting in films. Even before his Kannada debut, he acted in the Hindi remake of the popular Kannada movie '' A. K. 47'', with the same title. His debut in Kannada was with the 2004-released ''Love'', which had an ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Rakshita and Amrish Puri, directed by his father and with music composed by Bollywood composer Anu Malik Anwar Sardar "Anu" Malik (born 2 November 1960) is an Indian music composer, singer, music arranger and score composer. He is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jai (actor)
Jai Sampath is an Indian actor and musician working in Tamil films. The nephew of noted composer Deva & the cousin of Srikanth Deva, Jai had made his acting debut in a supporting role in '' Bagavathi'' (2002). In 2007, he successfully auditioned for a leading role in Venkat Prabhu's sports film ''Chennai 600028''. His movie '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008) was also a big success, and Jai was praised for his performance. Jai subsequently garnered more praise for diverse roles, including a villager on holiday in ''Goa'' (2010), a timid factory worker in ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011) and a customer care executive in the romantic drama '' Raja Rani'' (2013), which became his biggest commercial successful film. He made his debut as a singer in the film '' Jarugandi'' (2018). Personal life Born into a family of musicians, Jai has stated that music was close to his heart and that it influenced him in his "growing years", particularly crediting his uncle, the composer Deva. He completed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool Suresh
Cool Suresh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his comedic and negative roles. Career Suresh made his debut with ''Chocolate'' (2001) where he portrayed the role of a thug of misbehaves with a thug and upon seeing his actions the hero (Prashanth) gets angered. He played similar roles in ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003) and ''Devathaiyai Kanden'' (2005). He acted as a playboy in '' Thiruda Thirudi ''. He went on to play comedic roles including ''Singam Puli'' (2011) with Santhanam. He made his lead film debut with the horror-comedy ''Padithavudan Kilithu Vidavum'' (2018). He will also play the lead role in ''Chithirame Solladi'', an investigative thriller. Cool Suresh is also producing a film starring Julie of Bigg Boss Tamil fame. He is also set to star in T. Rajender's ''Indraya Kaadhal Da''. On October 2 2020, International Human Peace University Honored Cool Suresh with Honorary Doctorate for his social service to society. Filmography Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munnar Ramesh
Munnar Ramesh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his character and villain roles. He has acted in over 100 films. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Vetrimaaran. Career Ramesh worked in a travels company before venturing into cinema. He made his debut with Balu Mahendra's ''Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam'' (2005). His first break came with ''Pudhupettai'' (2006) where he played Dhanush's father. He garnered acclaim for the dialogue "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" (God is there, Kumar). His dialogue gained popularity and inspired a film of the same name. He played a pivotal role in '' 6'' (2013) as a driver who helps the main character find his son. He played a police officer in ''Vada Chennai'' (2018). He also worked as a dubbing artiste for Sayaji Shinde Sayaji Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: əjaːd͡ʒiː ʃin̪d̪eː born 13 January 1959) is an Indian actor who has acted in Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Gujara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
